Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Mar 31: The bishop of Mangaluru Dr Peter Paul Saldanha visited a shelter of migrant labourers at Hoige Bazaar and distributed food for them on Tuesday, March 31.

As many as 200 labourers, who in majority hail from Tamil Nadu, are stuck in these sheds after a 21-day lockdown was announced across India.

The bishop spent time with them and notified them the government rules during the lockdown period. He also requested them to maintain social distance. The bishop also visited the government destitute shelters at Nanthoor and distributed 200 towels. Same time, he made arrangements for one inmate whose hand was broken after he was beaten by a cop for violating lockdown rules. The bishop ensured that the inmate was admitted at Fr Muller Hospital for surgery and treatment.

Corrine Rasquinha, founder of White Doves Psychiatric Nursing and Destitute Home and its volunteers accompanied the bishop.

"District administration arranged food and essentials for migrant labourers, who are stranded in various parts of the city. Based on the request put forth by district administration, few social service organisations are helping in distributing food and essentials. As per request from the office of deputy commissioner, we visited few labour camps along with the bishop. Till 3 pm, we distributed food and visited the destitute. Bishop has informed us that he is ready to help district administration personally and will arrange 200 packets food every day," said Corrine Rasquinha.